Authors

Abbi lives in Charlotte, NC and is currently enrolled in a graduate certificate program at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She nannies full-time and enjoys writing, cooking, thrifting, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Abigail Nelson currently calls the rocky coast of Maine home. She recently graduated from college where she gained experience writing for several Maine publications. Besides writing, Abigail loves foreign languages, painting, and photography. She desires to use these passions for the furthering of Christ's kingdom and is excited to see how the Lord will use her next.

Abigail Thompson is a student at Cedarville University studying professional writing and women’s ministry. She is passionate about words that point to her Savior and desires that her pen always be guided by his grace. You will often find Abigail on her front porch in the evenings, writing with her Bible open and her dog by her side. She loves sharing about biblical femininity, contentment, and the kindness of God as he works in her life. Her prayer is that her words might spur others on in their pursuit of Christ.

A Chicago native, Alex currently lives in Cincinnati with his wife, Charlotte. After twelve years in full-time pastoral ministry, Alex now works in the financial services industry, enjoys cooking, coffee, and quality time with friends and family.

Alicia Hamilton and her husband, Jack, are planted in beautiful New Hampshire where she spends her days ministering to college, high school, and middle school students. She gets excited about nature, good literature, and people. She is passionate about biblical literacy and helping people "taste and see that the LORD is good" (Psalm 34:8 NIV).

Alyssa Adkins is a married mother of three teenagers. She spent 12 years in the public school system as a teacher and principal before choosing to stay home and be more present for her family. Ever since she took her last drink of alcohol in July of 2015, she’s been determined to give God the glory for saving her from her addiction by helping others who are still suffering . She loves to read, boat, travel and witness the people her children are becoming as they grow in their faith through life’s milestones. Alyssa is passionate about living transparently to show how our struggles and imperfections grow us closer to God and into the people he created us to be.

Alyssa lives in central Illinois and works as a social media manager for a local non-profit organization that helps individuals overcome sexual abuse. A lifelong writer, she began her ministry through her personal blog,The October Opportunist, in 2018. Alyssa is passionate about serving Jesus and leads worship at her church. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, cooking, and writing music.

Amanda is a professional cellist and writer living in sunny California. She has three beautiful kids and is blessed to be married to her best friend. You can find her most days chauffeuring her kids around town, meeting with friends for coffee, or visiting her favorite place: the beach.

Amy is a Cincinnati native. She met her husband in high school, and married young. They have four kids: one in college and three teenagers busy at home. Teaching has always been one of her passions, so she spends her days with 4th graders teaching them to find their voice through writing. She loves Jesus with all of her heart and knows that her calling in life is love God and love others well. Amy loves colorful food, coffee with friends, being in nature, and playing music with family.

Andrew Remington Rillera (PhD, Duke University) is Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology at The King’s University (Edmonton, AB). He is the author of Lamb of the Free: Recovering the Varied Sacrificial Understandings of Jesus’s Death (forthcoming with Cascade, 2023). He also co-wrote Fight: A Christian Case for Nonviolence (2013) with Preston Sprinkle (now retitled as Nonviolence: The Revolutionary Way of Jesus). He has published peer-reviewed articles in the Journal of Biblical Literature, Biblical Research, and the Journal of The Jesus Movement in Its Jewish Setting and popular scholarship with Made for Pax.

Anela-Lani is a Chuukese-American writer living in Maui. She hosts her podcast—theBeloved Young Thing Podcast—for young, island women where she talks about spirituality and mental health. She is a lover of Jesus, her family, poetry, art, surfing and all things beautiful.

Ann Swindell is the author of the  bookThe Path to Peace: Experiencing God’s Comfort When You’re Overwhelmed. She has contributed articles to The Gospel Coalition, Risen Motherhood, Deeply Rooted, and multiple other ministries. Ann is also the owner of Writing with Grace, and she lives in West Michigan with her pastor husband and two kids. Connect with her atAnnSwindell.com.

AnnaClaire is a designer at Hosanna Revival, foodie, and lover of all things culture and creativity. As a dreamer and idealist who is learning to embrace small, imperfect beginnings, she seeks to craft real projects for real people in the here and now. When she’s not working on these real, everyday projects, she can be found tackling a new recipe, meeting a stranger, or picnicking at the local park. She would love to meet you on Instagram at @annaclairehelene to talk food, deep questions, and everything in between.

From time to time, we receive articles from people who prefer to remain anonymous. Those articles are posted under this anonymous account. Therefore, though all articles posted anonymously will be listed under this account, they are written by a variety of authors.

Ashley Anthony is a pastor’s wife, mom of four, literature instructor, and seminary student. She’s a member of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois, loves a good cup of coffee, and loves connecting on Instagram!

Ashley Setterlind is a pastor’s wife, mama to two on earth + one in heaven, writer, and worship leader. She is passionate about encouraging other women to be deeply rooted in Christ and abounding in thanksgiving for the glory of God alone. New books, naps, and Chick-fil-A are her love languages. To connect with her, follow@ashleysetterlindon Instagram, or read her blog athttp://www.ashleysetterlind.com.

Becky is a lover of Jesus, a wife, and momma of three amazing teenagers. She leads Eden, a women’s gathering atAll Church, where her husband, Andy, is lead pastor. She spends her days in the biotech space and loves to spend time as the host of theLet it Be Podcast. Becky loves a good cup of coffee, a great rooftop, sunshine, and laughing with her people. She and her family reside in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Ben Parks III is a church planter at The Valley Church in Norwood Ohio, preparing to plant Pillar of Truth Ministries in Winton Terrace. He is very passionate about God and his Word and loves to share him with everyone he knows.

Ben is the Director of Sales at Hosanna Revival and a daily caffeine consumer (for better or for worse). Ben enjoys teaching others about the infinite depths of the Lord and believes that theological education is for everyone.

Brenna Blain is a wife, mom, and Christian speaker from the PNW with a BA in Theology and Biblical Studies. While she speaks on many topics, Brenna is most passionate about God's involvement in our pain and personal struggles including mental illness, same-sex attraction, and abuse. Connect with Brenna on Instagram @bunonmyhead.

Brittani is a wife, mama, and online media coordinator at Northshore Christian Church. She recently became an author of the book, Finding Joy in Loneliness. Brittani has never considered herself a writer, but she finds that the Lord continues to use her to write pieces of hope for others. You can find her on Instagram at @brittanialexandra spending her days talking about Jesus and encouraging others in motherhood.

Brittany is a wife, homeschool mama, worship leader and podcaster from Eastern North Carolina. She has a strong passion for talking to anyone and everyone about Jesus, but is particularly fond of college students and women who want to dive deeper into Scripture. When she finds herself with free time, she enjoys writing, painting and reading all the books while enjoying a good cup of coffee or hot tea.

Brooke Malko is wife to Jon and a homeschooling momma to four kiddos. She also serves at her local church, Sojourn East, in Louisville, KY as the Women's Ministry Director. She enjoys reading, a good cup of coffee, and a long conversation with a friend. Brooke also loves to dig deep into God's Word, to know him as he is, and to be formed more and more into his image. She feels honored to have the opportunity to teach his Word alongside a wonderful team of women to the women of her church.

Caleb Gilmore is a teaching pastor at Crossings Knoxville in Knoxville, TN. He also is a Hebrew Bible instructor at Johnson University. He received his doctorate from Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion in 2022 and is interested in the religious systems of the Bible, the history of biblical interpretation, and Jewish studies. He is a Cincinnati sports enthusiast, runner, and a bibliophile.

Candace and her husband Jim enjoy raising their five children in Tennessee. She has written a children's book calledJosephine and the Quarantineabout how God cares for us in times of loneliness through puppies. Candace also writes a weekly column for theDaily Memphianand for publications likeThe Gospel CoalitionandRisen Motherhood. She dreams of having her own writing cottage in Oxford someday (England is the dream, but Mississippi's not bad either). You can find Candace on Instagram @candaceecholswrites or on her website atcandaceechols.com.

Carly is a lover of Raising Cane’s, living by the water, and all things middle school. She’s on staff with Young Life in Norfolk, VA and can often be found at a middle school volleyball game cheering on her friends or playing Throw Throw Burrito with her community group. She has a huge heart for watching people grow in their relationship with Jesus and for people to know God’s heart through Scripture.

Caroline lives and works in Uganda with her adventure pup, Etta, where she loves discipling Sudanese refugees through Bible Storying and learning from their rich culture and faith. She blogs atbymisscellanea.comabout anything and everything to do with her walk with the Lord and cross-cultural life. She firmly believes in the magic of a shared home-cooked meal, and her happy place is in a kitchen. An avid amateur folklorist, she loves all things mythological, Tolkien-y, and anthropological, and she'll talk about orality for days if you don't stop her.

Carrie is an ESL teacher who works with students and teachers from all over the world from her home in Cincinnati, OH. Carrie loves meeting new people, learning languages and making people laugh, preferably at the same time. Her hobbies include reading, drinking fun coffee, ballet, rock climbing and cooking, preferably not all at the same time.

Carrie is in real estate living in Louisville, KY with her husband Brett who attends seminary at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. A recovering pastor's kid herself, she never wanted to be a pastor's wife, but the Lord is good and has made her life into one she loves. In her free time, you can find her reading historical fiction novels, voice memoing friends, or mediocrely playing piano.